Honeywell Home Friedland D611 Button Gem 47167 Wired Doorbell Button, Silver/Black
Product description
Some doorbell installations call for a straightforward wired button, others need features such as illumination. The Honeywell Home Friedland D611 Button Gem 47167 is a surface-mounted, non-illuminated push button for wired doorbell and chime circuits. Would a simple press point suit your setup? It can be used with or without a transformer, according to the product details.
Key specifications
- Type: Wired doorbell/chime push button
- Mounting: Surface-mounted
- Illumination: Non-illuminated
- Operation: ON-OFF
- Contact type: Normally closed
- Current rating: 10 Amps
- Operating voltage: 230 Volts
- Connector type: Clamp
- Protection class: IP44
- Material: Plastic
- Colour: Silver/black
- Dimensions: 5.5 x 3 x 1.1 centimetres
These details make the intended use clear: this is a wired control, not a wireless doorbell or a complete chime system. The normally closed contact and stated electrical ratings are worth comparing with the requirements of the existing circuit before choosing it. Its surface-mounted design may suit an installation where the button is fixed onto a surface rather than fitted into it. The supplied information does not specify what fixings or other parts are included.
Who it’s for
It’s a good fit if you need a basic wired push button for a doorbell or chime circuit and want a silver/black finish. For example, it could serve as the replacement press point on an existing wired setup, provided the circuit is suitable for its stated ratings. The transformer detail offers flexibility in that it may be used with or without one, it does not, however, make the button suitable for wireless systems.
A wireless doorbell is a different route for installations where running or using a wired circuit is not suitable. Likewise, someone who wants a lit button should look for an illuminated model, as this one is explicitly non-illuminated. Not the best choice if either of those features is essential.
Customer feedback on the button is mixed. Some buyers like its appearance, and some say it works well, while others describe failures after a short period, question the quality or report that the button can stick when pressed. Views on value also differ. These reports are useful context, but they do not establish how any individual unit will perform, if dependable operation is the priority, weigh that uncertainty alongside the simple specification and intended wired use.
How to use it
This is a push button for wired doorbell and chime circuits, rather than a standalone chime. It is designed for surface mounting and has a clamp connector. Before selecting it, compare the stated 230 Volts and 10 Amps with the requirements of the circuit it will connect to, and make sure a normally closed contact is appropriate for that setup. The listing says it can be used with or without a transformer, but does not provide further installation guidance.
The plastic body and silver/black colour give a more defined finish than a plain, uncoloured control, while the compact listed dimensions may help when considering the available mounting space. Those details do not confirm fit with a particular back box or existing button, so avoid assuming a direct match without checking the installation.
Final verdict
The Friedland D611 Button Gem is a focused choice for a compatible wired doorbell or chime circuit when a surface-mounted, non-illuminated button is all that is needed. Its electrical and contact specifications make it possible to assess against an existing setup, and its finish may suit buyers who care about how the button looks at the entrance. The trade-off is that it offers no illumination or wireless operation, and customer accounts of sticking and inconsistent reliability make it less compelling for anyone prioritising those qualities over a basic wired control.